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Chatfield goes forward with 2013 street improvements

By Karen Reisner

Fri, Feb 1st, 2013
Posted in Chatfield Government

Superintendent of City Services Tony Lammers at the city council’s January 28 meeting reviewed the proposed street improvements for 2013. The project will include milling and overlaying Fourth, Fifth, and Sixth Streets between Twiford Street and Fillmore Street.

Lammers said there will be a lot of curb and gutter work where there is deterioration or settling of the curb, a considerable amount of sidewalk to be replaced, and a few catch basins will be repaired. American with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant curb ramps will be installed.

The total project cost is expected to be $170,793.10.

Ten repairs of the sewer collection system will also be made this year that have been determined to be of the highest priority.

The council approved the city engineer’s proposal provided by David Morrill, McGhie and Betts, Inc., and authorized the creation of plans and specifications for the projects.

Other Business In Brief

•Re-elected councilor Ken Jacobson was administered the oath of office. He was absent at the first meeting of the year when oaths were administered.

•Household hazardous waste collection is scheduled for September 17 from 4:00-7:00 p.m.

•The first reading of zoning amendments to Ordinance 407 was approved. The amendments are language changes recommended by the Planning and Zoning Commission.

•Approval was given for the Pay Equity Implementation Form. City Clerk Joel Young explained the report required by the state every two to three years determines if the city treats both genders equally. According to the predicted pay line, fifty percent of both male and female employees are below the line. He suggested the city may need to bring in a payroll consultant within the next couple of years.

•Michelle Thorson was hired again for the 2013 season as swimming pool director. The position paid $4,300 in 2012. She will enjoy the same percent of increase in compensation as other city employees for 2013.

•Councilor Jacobson reported for the Park and Recreation Committee. At that meeting Tim Gossman and Jenny Bradt discussed the possibility of a parking area at the beginning of the Lost Creek Hiking Trail.

•Councilor Robert Pederson reported for the Heritage Preservation Commission (HPC). He listed the five concepts of historic preservation. 1)Historic buildings and sites are scar .....
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Chatfield looks forward to 2013

By Karen Reisner

Fri, Jan 18th, 2013
Posted in Chatfield Government
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The January 14 Chatfield City Council meeting began with the administration of the oath of office for re-elected Mayor Don Hainlen and newly elected councilor Robert Pederson and re-elected councilor Dave Frank. Councilor Ken Jacobson was absent. ..... 
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Chatfield looks forward to 2013

By Karen Reisner

Fri, Jan 18th, 2013
Posted in Chatfield Government
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The January 14 Chatfield City Council meeting began with the administration of the oath of office for re-elected Mayor Don Hainlen and newly elected councilor Robert Pederson and re-elected councilor Dave Frank. Councilor Ken Jacobson was absent. ..... 
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Chatfield 2013 final levy increase less than two percent

By News Team

Fri, Dec 14th, 2012
Posted in Chatfield Government
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By Karen Reisner During the Chatfield city council’s last meeting of 2012, councilors approved the final 2013 levy and budget. City Clerk Joel Young detailed the numbers for the city. The preliminary levy had been approved in September at an inc ..... 
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Chatfield increases water and sewer rates

By Karen Reisner

Fri, Nov 30th, 2012
Posted in Chatfield Government
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At the November 26 Chatfield City Council meeting an amended list of Particular Fees, Fines and Charges under Ordinance 406 was unanimously adopted. Councilor Paul Novotny was absent. All city fees, fines, and charges will remain constant with th ..... 
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Chatfield adopts new policy for sale or disposal of city equipment

By News Team

Fri, Nov 16th, 2012
Posted in Chatfield Government
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By Karen Reisner The Chatfield City Council meeting on November 13 was sandwiched in between an extended meeting of the Committee of the Whole. Discussions at the Committee of the Whole included reviews of the 2013 operating budget and the anticipa ..... 
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A disc golf course for Chatfield?

By Karen Reisner

Fri, Oct 26th, 2012
Posted in Chatfield Government
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Councilor Paul Novotny reported during the October 22 city council meeting that there is a proposal for a Disc Golf Course in Chatfield. Councilor Josh Thompson was absent. The proposal for the 9 hole Disc Golf Course at Mill Creek Park had been ..... 
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Chatfield officer receives traffic safety award

By Karen Reisner

Fri, Sep 28th, 2012
Posted in Chatfield Government
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Chatfield Officer Grace McCallum was awarded a certificate of accomplishment and given a commendation letter from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. She was one of four officers in the state of Minnesota to receive the award. She ..... 
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Chatfield sets preliminary levy and budget for 2013

By Karen Reisner

Fri, Sep 14th, 2012
Posted in Chatfield Government
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City Clerk Joel Young stated at the council’s September 10 meeting that the proposed levy increase is now at 4.8 percent, down from a few weeks ago. A total of ten thousand was removed from the preliminary budget of which $5,000 reduced the levy ..... 
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